• Product type: Communication processor (CP)
• Manufacturer: Siemens
• Product family: SIMATIC NET
• Model designation: CP 343-2P
• Article number: 6GK7343-2AH11-0XA0
• Primary function:

Communication processor for SIMATIC S7-300 and ET 200M

Enables connection to AS-Interface (AS-i) networks

Configurable using STEP 7 software

• Communication protocol:

AS-Interface (AS-i) Specification V3.0

• Interface type:

AS-Interface master communication

• Mounting type:

Plug-in module for S7-300 rack

• Supply method:

Via S7-300 backplane bus

• Operating mode:

AS-Interface master communication

• Protection class: IP20
• Operating temperature:

Typically 0 °C to +60 °C

• Dimensions (W × H × D):

40 × 125 × 120 mm

• Weight:

Approx. 0.24–0.254 kg

• Configuration software:

Siemens STEP 7

• Typical applications:

Industrial automation systems

Sensor/actuator networking via AS-Interface

PLC communication in manufacturing systems